JPMC Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) products. The contract will enable Central Management Services, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase MREs on an as-needed basis over a contract term of up to three years, with no option to renew. Bidders must provide MREs that include a means to heat the meal without power or open flame, do not contain hazardous materials, and have a minimum 1-year shelf life. The vendor must also be able to provide 24/7 contact for emergency situations. Pricing shall be submitted based on minimum order quantities, with prices including all costs shipped F.O.B. Destination. The contract includes an economic price adjustment clause allowing for price adjustments up to once every six months based on the Producer Price Index.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals for this solicitation. The contract is an indefinite quantity contract, and the State of Illinois may partially or totally fund the contract with Federal funds. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no budget range or award value is provided. A pre-bid conference will be held virtually to discuss the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Participation (VSBP) goals and utilization plan process, if applicable, as well as an overview of the solicitation requirements.